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Method, apparatus and computer program product for displaying items on multiple floors in multi-level maps

US9600544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2013
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q90/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for displaying search results and other points of interest located on multiple floors or levels in a multi-level map. A method may include receiving an input indicating a search criteria. Further, the method may include determining at least one search result position related to the search criteria, and determining a relationship between the at least one search result position and a multi-level map. In addition, the method may further comprise causing, based at least in part on the relationship, a level of the map and the at least one search result position to be displayed as a search result position indicator, wherein the displayed search result position indicator may be presented in a different manners based at least in part on what level the search result position is located. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.

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